Scientific publications
Ciro scientists maintain ongoing research to provide the best treatments for our patients. You can find an overview of publications in scientific journals and professional magazines below.
Peripheral endothelial function is positively associated with maximal aerobic capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Vaes AW, Spruit MA, Theunis J, Wouters EFM, De Boever P
Looking into the eye of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: an opportunity for better microvascular profiling of these complex patients
Vaes AW, Spruit MA, Theunis J, Goswami N, Vanfleteren LE, Franssen FME, Wouters EFM, De Boever P
Exercise Prescription in Patients with Different Combinations of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Consensus Statement from the EXPERT Working Group
Hansen D, Niebauer J, Cornelissen V, Barna O, Neunhäuserer D, Stettler C, Tonoli C, Greco E, Fagard R, Coninx K, Vanhees L, Piepoli MF, Pedretti R, Ruiz GR, Corrà U, Schmid JP, Davos CH, Edelmann F, Abreu A, Rauch B, Ambrosetti M, Braga SS, Beckers P, Bussotti M, Faggiano P, Garcia-Porrero E, Kouidi E, Lamotte M, Reibis R, Spruit MA, Takken T, Vigorito C, Völler H, Doherty P, Dendale P
The physical, mental, and social impact of COPD in a population-based sample: results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam
Franssen FME, Smid DE, Deeg DJH, Huisman M, Poppelaars J, Wouters EFM, Spruit MA
Adverse respiratory effects of opioids for chronic breathlessness: to what extent can we learn lessons from chronic pain?
Verberkt CA, van den Beuken-van Everdingen MHJ, Schols JMGA, Datla S, Dirksen CD, Johnson MJ, van Kuijk SMJ, Wouters EFM, Janssen DJA
COPD stands for complex obstructive pulmonary disease
Houben-Wilke S, Augustin IM, Vercoulen JH, van Ranst D, Bij de Vaate E, Wempe JB, Spruit MA, Wouters EFM, Franssen FME
Determinants of functional, peak and endurance exercise capacity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
McNamara RJ, Houben-Wilke S, Franssen FME, Smid DE, Vanfleteren LEGW, Groenen MTJ, Uszko-Lencer NHMK, Wouters EFM, Alison JA, Spruit MA
Cognitive impairment and clinical characteristics in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cleutjens FAHM, Spruit MA, Ponds RWHM, Vanfleteren LEGW, Franssen FME, Gijsen C, Dijkstra JB, Wouters EFM, Janssen DJA
Changes in lower limb muscle function and muscle mass following exercise-based interventions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A review of the English-language literature
De Brandt J, Spruit MA, Hansen D, Franssen FM, Derave W, Sillen MJ, Burtin C
Use of high-dose intermittent systemic glucocorticoids and the risk of fracture in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Oshagbemi OA, Burden AM, Shudofsky KN, Driessen JHM, Vestergaard P, Krings A, Franssen FME, van den Bergh J, de Vries F